Kitchen Design Ideas

Completely new or remodeled: follow these seven steps when planning your kitchen.

The kitchen is the heart of your home. Whether you’re dreaming of your whole family getting together for a meal, cooking for your friends when they come over or you simply want your personal, professional cooking space, find out more about how to plan your perfect kitchen.

Step 1: Get inspired.

Browse through the Kitchen Design Ideas, visit kitchen design websites or buy interior design magazines to get some inspiration. Bookmark your favourite styles or cut them out and make a mood board of what you like best. Also ask friends and family for advice: what do they like most about their kitchen? What would they do differently today? Why did they choose their colours, shape and appliances?

Step 2: Choose the shape, style and colour of your kitchen.

Now that you’ve gathered some inspiration, information and ideas, define your project: which kitchen layout would fit in your home and bestsuits your lifestyle and household? What colours and styles match your home? Keep in mind that it’s best to choose a design that will continue to work for you in the years to come. An interior architect or kitchen retailer will help you with the decision-making.

Step 3: Take the measurements.

Measure your kitchen and make a sketch of the room. Using graph paper can help you draw to scale. Mark doors, windows and objects such as pipes, vents and radiators. Don’t forget switches, power outlets, water connections and drainage – that’s important for the arrangement of the appliances in the next stage. But don’t worry: your Bosch kitchen retailer will go through the measurements with you for a final check before the order.

Step 4: Choose and position your appliances.

Try to arrange your sink, cooktop and fridge in a triangle to create the most efficient working space. Cluster elements that use the same resources, e.g. the sink and the dishwasher at the water supply. Arranging appliances ergonomically, such as placing ovens at eye level or the dishwasher at knee-height is increasingly popular – and for good reason. Also consider less common appliances, such as a warming drawer or a built-in coffee machine – you will love the convenience.

Step 5: Arrange your kitchen cabinets.

Having ample storage space is crucial for your kitchen. Having your things tucked away neatly increases productivity. Visualise where you will need your cooking items and arrange your cabinets accordingly. Pans, pots and cooking utensils should be kept near the cooktop and oven. Plates, glasses and cutlery, on the other hand, are best placed near the dishwasher so they can be put away quickly after washing. Solutions like a pull-out pantry or V-shaped corner drawers create space that would otherwise be lost.

Step 6: Set up your countertop.

When choosing the countertop material, keep in mind that this is the part of your kitchen used most frequently. So go for quality materials that match the rest of the kitchen well. Also take into consideration where you want to place your small kitchen appliances, like your kettle or toaster. You might want to think about a functional highlight such as extending a countertop to create a small breakfast bar.

Step 7: Speak to a Bosch kitchen retailer.

Now that you’ve got all the relevant information, contact a Bosch kitchen retailer nearby and share your plans and preferences with them. They will work out all the details with you and will help make your dream kitchen come to life.

See what different kitchen shapes can do for you.

Single wall

A single wall kitchen on one side of the room offers an efficient solution for small spaces. But it’salso a classy option in larger kitchens, where – combined with a dining table or lounge furniture – it makes the perfect eat-in kitchen.

Galley

Two walls, one solution: the galley kitchen uses two adjacent walls for maximum storage in small rooms. This arrangement works well if you have a window on one side of the room and the door on the other. In larger, open rooms the second worktop can separate the cooking and the living area.

L-shape

The L-shaped kitchen consists of two adjacent, perpendicular walls and is a great option for an eat-in kitchen with a small table and chairs. Also, this layout in open-plan kitchens creates an enjoyable setting for conversations and getting together.

U-shape

A U-shaped kitchen is designed for one primary cook. The efficient layout guarantees lots of storage and can work in a small space as well as for professional use in larger kitchens, where you can even combine it with an island.

With island

An island is one of the most popular designs for a kitchen remodel – and it’s also a very flexible one. It can be both an efficient place for cooking and eating, or an inviting place for intimate cooking with friends.

Innovations that make your life easier and give you more time to enjoy it.

Become a master chef. With PerfectBake and PerfectRoast, a touch of a button is all it takes.

Whether you’re baking a decadent cake or preparing a succulent roast, it takes time and skill. With our ovens you don’t need to worry about either. Thanks to the integrated PerfectBake sensor and PerfectRoast meat probe, all you need to do is the preparation, then lean back and enjoy worry-free cooking – your oven will take care of the rest.

Say hello to someone who enjoys cleaning up: an oven with Pyrolytic cleaning.

Scrubbing dark crusts and stains from the inside of an oven can be exhausting and time-consuming long after the memories of a delicious meal have faded. But there’s good news: thanks to Pyrolytic cleaning, scrubbing the oven is a thing of the past. The self-cleaning function heats the oven to 480° C and turns any residue from roasting, baking or grilling to ash. All you need to do is wipe it out with a piece of kitchen towel and you’re ready for your next cooking experience.

Culinary perfection on demand – thanks to PerfectCook and PerfectFry.

Juicy steaks, vegetables al dente and milk that just can’t boil over: No matter how demanding your dishes are, with PerfectFry and PerfectCook, success is practically pre-programmed. Food is always cooked and fried at the ideal temperature, preventing burning and over-boiling while preserving vitamins and flavours. With these two handy helpers, you can master even demanding dishes at the push of a button.

Tame the flames: with FlameSelect, precise control is in your hands.

When you’re cooking with gas, adjusting the flame to exactly the right level is something even professional chefs sometimes have trouble with. FlameSelect is the ideal solution for those who love cooking with gas and want to adjust the heat precisely. With nine flame levels, you can reliably cook at the correct heat over and over again, so your dishes come out exactly the way you expect every time.

PerfectAir: steam and odours automatically vanish in a breeze of fresh air.

No matter how hot things get in the kitchen, you won’t be getting hot under the collar. The PerfectAir sensor in our rangehoods automatically adjusts the power level for perfect extraction performance – no matter what’s cooking or how much steam you’re generating. Plus, it’s as quiet as can be: the silent engine regulates down as soon as full power is no longer.

Keep your food fresh up to 3x longer with VitaFresh Pro.

We all want to eat healthily and prefer fresh foods packed with vitamins and nutrients. But who has time for daily grocery shopping? With VitaFresh Pro, your food stays fresh and vitamin-rich for up to 3x longer thanks to its 0° C technology and optimal humidity levels. That means you can store the groceries from your weekly bulk shopping without any worries. Healthy nutrition has just become easier.

With NoFrost, you’ll never have to defrost again.

The ice age is over. The NoFrost function prevents condensation in the appliance and on your food so that ice doesn’t form, which means you’ll never have to defrost again. That doesn’t only save you time, it also saves you energy and is good for the environment.

Drying glassware and plastic dishes made easy with ExtraDry: let your dishwasher take care of it.

When it comes to cleaning glassware and plastic containers in the dishwasher, they usually come out wet and have to be dried by hand. Thanks to ExtraDry, that’s a thing of the past. It uses a higher temperature in the final rinse, so that the resulting residual heat is used in the drying process to provide an even better drying result, which is especially useful for glassware and plastics.

Wood, glass or brushed steel? Choose your kitchen materials according to the look you want to create.

When it comes to materials for your kitchen, you are not only choosing the surface of your cooking space, but also the kitchen’s character. Whether you want to create a clean, uniform look or decide to mix materials, we’ve put together some helpful information for you.

Wood for a warm atmosphere.

Wooden surfaces make a kitchen feel instantly cosy and inviting. Wood pairs best with other natural materials, such as stone, but you can also go for a mix-and-match style, for example with white high-gloss acrylic. Timber is not only suitable for cabinets, but is increasingly used for flooring in kitchens. A good replacement for tiles, it’s warm underfoot and pleasant to walk on.

Brushed steel for a professional look.

Stainless steel is best known as the material used in professional kitchens where it is resistant to heat, humidity and heavy usage. For the same reasons, it has made its way into kitchens in private homes as well. It radiates a modern, cool elegance and gives an airy appearance. Choose stainless steel appliances as highlights, go for a brushed steel countertop or even for cabinets to create an industrial appearance.

Glass for transparency.

Glass is an all-time kitchen classic. Cabinets with glass doors give a perfect overview of the items inside. This can create a very decorative look, especially when the dishes match the colours of your kitchen, but it also means keeping strict order. Another approach: replace the common backsplash tiles with a glass surface – it’s very hygienic and easy to clean.

Synthetic materials for durability.

Cabinet doors made of synthetic materials or MDF panels covered with foil, lacquer or acrylic win over with high durability and low maintenance. They are offered in a huge colour range, and with a matt or high-gloss finish. White, cream and grey are the most common colours, but why not try to add some accents?

Natural stones for timeless appeal.

Marble, granite, slate and other natural stones give your new kitchen a very classy and elegant look. They are available in a wide range of colours and surfaces, but bear in mind that quality has its price. Natural stone is commonly used as a countertop, where it pays off with its resistance to cuts, scratches, heat and liquids.

Concrete for urban coolness.

Concrete polarises: for some it’s just grey and unadorned, while others like it precisely for this reason. Concrete is mostly used as worktop in very modern and sleek kitchens, but cabinets with a concrete look are now also available. The surfaces range from raw to polished, displaying a very special flair und developing a unique patina over the years.

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